Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#508

508. Arm These Thy Soldiers, Mighty Lord

1 Arm these Thy soldiers, mighty Lord,
With Shield of faith and Spirit's Sword.
Forth to the battle may they go
And boldly fight against the foe.

2 With Banner of the Cross unfurled,
They overcome the evil world
And so at last receive from Thee
The palm and crown of victory.

3 Come, ever-blessed Spirit, come
And make Thy servants' hearts Thy home.
May each a living temple be
Hallowed forever, Lord, to Thee.

4 Enrich that temple's holy shrine
With sev'nfold gifts of grace divine;
With wisdom, lips and knowledge bless,
With counsel, strength, fear, godliness.

5 O Trinity in Unity,
One only God and Persons Three,
In whom, through whom, by whom, we live,
To Thee we praise and glory give.

6 O grant us so to use Thy grace
That we may see Thy glorious face
And ever with the heav'nly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

Text Information

• First Line: Arm these Thy soldiers, mighty Lord
• Title: Arm These Thy Soldiers, Mighty Lord
• Author: C. Wordsworth, 1807-85
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Confirmation: Perseverance; Trinity 20
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune ERHALT UNS HERR

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